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title: "How to add dashed lines in PowerPoint"
description: "Learn how to insert and customize dashed lines in PowerPoint. This step-by-step guide covers formatting, color, thickness, and applying styles to other shapes."
url: "https://www.clueso.io/tutorials/how-to-add-dashed-lines-in-powerpoint"
updated: "2026-08-31T13:42:37.403Z"
---

# How to add dashed lines in PowerPoint

Learn how to insert and customize dashed lines in PowerPoint. This step-by-step guide covers formatting, color, thickness, and applying styles to other shapes.

In this article, you'll learn how to insert a dashed line into your PowerPoint presentation.

1. Start by clicking on the **Insert** button located in the top toolbar.

2. Under the **Illustration** section, click on **Shapes**, select a line and draw it on your slide.

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3. Once you've drawn the line, select it. Then, navigate to the **Shape Format** option in the top toolbar.

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4. Under **Shape Style**, click on the drop-down menu and select **Dashed lines**.

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That's it! Your line will now appear as a dashed line.

### **FAQs**

1. **Can I change the color of the dashed line?**
Yes, you can change the color of the dashed line. After selecting the line, go to the **Shape Format** option in the top toolbar and select the color you want under **Shape Outline**.

2. **Can I change the thickness of the dashed line?**
Yes, you can adjust the thickness of the dashed line. After selecting the line, go to the **Shape Format** option in the top toolbar and adjust the weight under **Shape Outline**.

3. **Can I apply the dashed line style to other shapes?**
Yes, you can apply the dashed line style to the outline of any shape. Just select the shape, go to the **Shape Format** option in the top toolbar, and select **Dashed lines** under **Shape Outline**.